League

Hammurabi Stadion
Spectators: 8460 (Terracing: 6346, Seating: 1945, VIP seats: 169) Håkan Lindgren started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Roger Stenquist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patrik Skarkman in the 10th minute of the match. Roger Stenquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Patrik Skarkman, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by 狄亦渊 in the 16th minute of play forced Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's goalkeeper Roger Stenquist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Markus Nyman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sören Fredriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 22nd minute, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Per Henriksson dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Håkan Lindgren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Roger Stenquist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rickard Göransson in the 29th minute of play forced Brothers of Mercy's goalkeeper Markus Nyman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Brothers of Mercy's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Mark Smed took the corner. The corner led to Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Rickard Göransson getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 33rd minute, Håkan Lindgren ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Roger Stenquist was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Markus Nyman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sören Fredriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Per Henriksson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Håkan Lindgren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roger Stenquist having to interfere. 53 minutes into the match, Brothers of Mercy's goal looked a bit too open when Mark Smed came free, but Markus Nyman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Roger Stenquist got control of the ball when Håkan Lindgren tried to sneak it across the goal line. Per Henriksson scored 2-1 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Markus Nyman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Markus Nyman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mark Smed in the 65th minute of play. Håkan Lindgren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 72 minutes into the match, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's goal looked a bit too open when Håkan Lindgren came free, but Roger Stenquist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roger Stenquist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Håkan Lindgren in the 75th minute of the match. Per Henriksson scored 3-1 in the 79th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Markus Nyman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Brothers of Mercy made a substitution. Christer Valler replaced Håkan Lindgren. Markus Nyman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Johan Engman, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. A collision led to Brothers of Mercy getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Patrik Skarkman hit a great ball. Johan Engman struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Markus Nyman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin. The supporters of Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin booed when Brothers of Mercy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patrik Skarkman didn't get a good kick on the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Brothers of Mercy players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin.